Overview
Topstep is a futures prop firm operating since 2012. You trade a simulated Trading Combine, then an Express Funded Account (still simulated) where you can earn payouts, and can be called up to a Live Funded Account.
Since August 2026 Topstep accounts trade on its own TopstepX platform only; NinjaTrader, Tradovate and standalone TradingView connections were removed. TradingView charts are built into TopstepX.
We cover Topstep as news only: its affiliate program closed on August 31, 2026, so we have no affiliate link and no deal to show. Links to Topstep on this page are normal links to its official site.
How the evaluation works
- Trading CombineHit the profit target while staying above the Maximum Loss Limit in a simulated account.
- Express Funded AccountStill simulated, with risk limits similar to the Combine. Topstep says payouts can be possible 3 to 5 days after unlocking the account, depending on the payout path you choose.
- Live Funded AccountConsistent Express traders can be called up to a live account. After 30 winning live days of $150 or more, Topstep unlocks full balance access and daily payouts.
- PayoutsTopstep says funded traders keep 90% of profits.
Rules in plain English
Maximum Loss Limit
If you hit it, trading on that account stops. What happens next depends on the account type.
Live daily loss limit
On Live Funded Accounts the daily loss limit adjusts up or down with your account balance.
Back2Funded
Topstep offers a way to reactivate an Express Funded Account after a breach instead of starting over.
- TopstepX is the only platform since August 2026. If your setup depends on NinjaTrader, Tradovate or a direct TradingView connection, it won't carry over.
- We have no affiliate relationship with Topstep. Its affiliate program closed on August 31, 2026.
Topstep deals: not covered
We cover Topstep for rule changes and news only.
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Sources
Pages we used, checked Oct 23, 2026: the firm's official pages first, plus any named third-party source. If anything here disagrees with the firm's current page, the firm's page wins.
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